How long does a Keurig brewer last?

I have had my Keurig K45 for about a year now and then last week it suddenly stopped working. It comes on all right, but when I press the button it doesn’t make any coffee.

Is this normal that a Keurig brewer lasts for less than one year? Doesn’t seem right to me.

Pam

ANSWER:

Pam, hi

I have one of the original Keurig brewers and it’s still going strong. A bit beaten up, and I sometimes have problems with the buttons sticking, but otherwise OK.

That said, you’re not alone in wondering why your Keurig brewer doesn’t work anymore. A lot of other people are wondering why their Keurigs have stopped working, and want to know how long a Keurig brewer typically lasts.

Here are some of the issues we commonly hear about:

- My Keurig descaling light stays on

- My Keurig doesn't make a full cup of coffee

- My Keurig doesn't brew at all

As it turns out, there is a simple and totally weird fix for Keurig brewers when they stop working.

It’s called the “slap and burp” fix. At least, that’s what we call it.

If you have any of the problems above, and have already tried descaling the brewer, here’s something you can try.

Step 1: Unplug the brewer and remove both the water reservoir and drip tray.

Step 2: Hold the brewer upside down over the sink and slap the base a few times. And I mean really slap it.

Step 3: Put everything back together and try brewing again. Most of the time this works with a couple of good slaps. If not, try it again.

I know, it sounds weird. But hundreds of people have tried it and brought their Keurig brewers back to life.

One of our readers had the “my Keurig didn’t last very long” problem, tried the slap and burp fix, and then sent us this...

Tears of elation!Proper caffeination!Give the Keurig a spank?I thought this was a prank!It works, it works, it works!Now my family can all quit being jerks!

Why does it work? The brewer stopped working because of an air bubble in the pump. When you turn the brewer upside down and spank it hard, that air bubble is released, the water flows in, and the problem is resolved.

In other words, it's not that Keurig brewers don't last very long. It's just that they have this air bubble problem that needs to be taken care of from time to time.

Good luck!

Nick

Comments for How long does a Keurig brewer last?

The burping worked on my almost 6 year old kurig! So happy I don't have to buy a new one!!!

Feb 25, 2018

Worked and then someby: BR

I did this a month ago and hesitated on posting until I was comfortable this did it. My household probably does 10-12 K-Cups a day (both store bought and the make your own). Mine was starting to only brew half cups, had tried descaling, power cycling and the paperclip trick many times already. I was skeptic on this trick, it was too simple but damn it worked. Added benefit (and to my disgust) it freed up some additional sediment etc that descaling alone didn't probably get. First 2 water only cycles had come out as colored water, ran 2 more times after it was clear for good measure. Went thru the descaling process and works like a champ again. Needless to say I've also adopted...bottled/distilled water only now. Thank you much for sharing the information.

Feb 16, 2018

Keurigby: Bob

I tried the method you described this morning and by sure luck the machine worked. Praise God!!! I reallt have to have my morning ☕ coffee for work especially when I start real early. Thanks for the best tip ever.

Feb 07, 2018

Tank light keeps flashing while fullby: Sue Zee Q

My light kept flashing despite the removal and replacement of the reservoir. I had tried the "smack and burp" solution with no luck. It still would flash and make the regular noises, with no luck for a hot cup. I decided that since it has been in the family since Christmas of 2011, it was worth a thorough tune up. I have always cleaned it regularly, but this time I broke out the toothpicks. I figured that since the pump was attempting to pull water from the tank, it must be the intake area. I thoroughly cleaned the bottom valve port on the tank. The spring area had what looked like sediment and lint in it. I depressed the spring while blasting water through it from inside and outside. I then used a toothpick to swirl around in the inlet on the base that the valve rests in. HURRAY! The first sweep brought up a little lint. The second sweep brought out a little clump. I continued with the "toothpick swirl until I was confident that I had disturbed any sediment. I then held the brewer upside down over the sink and used the a spray bottle full of water used for ironing. I had it set for a stream of water. I blasted the inlet hole with several high pressure bursts. When I put the tank back on, my brewer worked beautifully. For years I have had many times that the light would flash despite the reservoir not being low, and the brewer being clean. I would lift the tank and set it down again, and it would work. Sometimes we would do this several times a week. Frustrating. Since the "toothpick Swirl" two months ago, we haven't had to do a single tank juggle! Mission accomplished! We live in a high wind, desert area where we have dust storms. It is impossible to be dust free. We also have house pets. I am not sure what had accumulated in that port over the seven years we have had the brewer, but I am very happy to have saved it. It was the last Christmas gift from my mother to our family. We lost her to Cancer in the spring of 2012. I know it sounds a bit corney, but I feel as though having my Keurig Coffeemaker from her, allows me to have coffee with mom every morning.

Feb 06, 2018

Hoorayby: Kelly

Thanks for this quick fix. Worked like a charm for what I thought was the end of my 5 yr old Keurig.

Feb 04, 2018

Planned Obsolescenceby: Anonymous

I burped, spanked and hit my 2 year old machine and NOTHING. I have bought three of these machines in a about a 6 year period. I cant seem to get more than two years off any one machine. Keurig should be totally embarrassed by the poor quality of this product!

Feb 01, 2018

It works!by: Sylnonymous

After it’s spanking the pot worked great. It had a lot of air bubbles in the first cup. Thanks so much.

Jan 28, 2018

Worked like a champ!by: Anonymous

Thank you!I was about to buy a new one. This saved me the $150 or so bucks.Thank you!

Jan 16, 2018

Rebirth on a 3-year oldby: Mac78

The spanking worked like a charm. Thanks so much. In fact the big mug actually gets FULL!!

Jan 06, 2018

get used to itby: ken

i'm on my 12th keurig in just over 8 years. the coffee maker is not made to last more than 12 months, and that's just a fact of life. "spanking" the brewer will sometimes work, but not a permanent fix and in my mind, if i'm paying 100.00 for a 20.00 coffee maker i should have to drain, disassemble,"burp", reassemble and hope that it will work. be smart, keep the box. you will need it to make the eventual return especially if you buy at sam's or walmart. i've resigned myself to the fact that these are 12 month products at best and always keep a spare. buy when it's on sale and put it in the basement. the morning will arrive that you will be looking forward to a cup of coffee only to find another keurig cursed with the 180-day break down. better yet, but a product that really does what it's supposed to do.

Dec 29, 2017

Spanking did not workby: Anonymous

Frustrated. Tried cleaning it out, turned on and off, unplugged...I can hear the water trying to come up but nothing happens and the water tank is very hot to touch. Unfortunately the spanking did not work. This will be my last Keurig! Mine only last 12-18 months. Time to try another brand.

Dec 28, 2017

This trick really works!!by: Anonymous

Brewed coffee in the morning with our Keurig (which we've had about 5 years)... That night I went to brew another cup and it wouldn't work! The lights flashed like normal but it didn't make any sounds or brew coffee. I went online looking for a new Keurig because I thought it had finally reached its limit. I happened to run across this article and thought "why not?" I turned it upside down and gave it about 5 good smacks... Turned it over, plugged it in, and it works just like it used to! Thanks for sharing the trick! It really does work!!

Dec 25, 2017

5 years old and working againby: Anonymous

Mine is 5 years old and my Christmas morning present was that it wasn't working. The buttons didn't work. I turned it over and tried the slapping and burping and it's working again. Yay!

Dec 19, 2017

Too Late!by: Andrew

I just bought the 475 series plus. I had a K75 since 2013..... I wish I had the ‘spank’ info earlier.

Dec 16, 2017

Hi- 7 years👊🏻by: Anonymous

I received my Keurig Seven years ago it is K 55 this single serve unit. And it’s still going strong. Love it

Dec 16, 2017

It really does work!by: FairyLore

I was desperate and had even gone so far as to place another unit on my wish list for Christmas on my Amazon account. I had tried EVERYTHING, then I came across this post and figured, what the heck, can't hurt anything now. After doing it one time (well I did give it like 5 good hits) IT WORKS!!!!

Dec 10, 2017

Slap and burpby: Schulzadelic

It totally just worked for me! Saved me from buying my third Keurig. Just hoping I don’t have to start burping my Keurig every week. Thanks for the tip!

Dec 09, 2017

It worksby: Vivian in Tennessee

I called the hot line no one helped me my warranty was up but if I wanted to buy a new one I would be given20% off. I thought what the heck. I did as they said watched it good all over the back. I figured nothing and plugged it back up and it filled my cup like a charm. Crazy but it works. I got my coffee maker in 2013 hope it keeps on going now. Who ever thought of doing that was smart and thanks for passing it on.

Dec 09, 2017

Keurig about deadby: Tracie

Oh my gosh it worked...thank you so much..about to buy a new coffee maker and pitch my baby into the garbage...so frustrated..but thank you my coffee is brewed and i am happy i still can use it

Dec 05, 2017

It works!!by: Jane

Amazing! I did this and it works. Thought I would have to buy a new Keurig but now it’s back to brewing my morning coffee!

Dec 02, 2017

Sounds Funny...But It Works!by: PJ

I turned on my Keurig this morning only to find there's no brewing!! Can you imagine...Saturday morning with no coffee? *Tears* I was heading out to the store and immediately decided to purchase a new Keurig as I've had this one for about 2 and a half years. I thought it had finally died until I took a deep breath and a quick moment to search the net to find the TRUE lifespan. I found this article and thought I'd give it a try before spending money on a newer model. OMG I can't stop smiling...it really did work! I'm actually sitting here typing this comment as I enjoy my café mocha before heading out to shop. Thank you soooo much!! :)

Nov 23, 2017

Coffee potby: Anonymous

I've had my cure egg for 4 years I bought it brand new and it just stopped working it won't pornos water out and believe me I did slap and burp it twice and still no coffee I just like to know how long they last for

Nov 22, 2017

it worksby: Anonymous

OMG!! I was so upset the descaling wasnt working and I thought I had to go get a new coffee maker. I did the burp thing and it totally worked :) Thank you so much for sharing :)

Nov 16, 2017

It worked!!!by: Happy coffee drinker

This made me laugh when I read and thought no way this will fix my Keurig. I was dying for my morning cup o joe and thought what the heck, lets give this cockamamie idea a try. Low and behold! Sweet sweet coffee pours out of my machine again! Thank you!!

Nov 05, 2017

Thanks for Spanksby: Linda K

First morning back from vacation - NO COFFEE! Google search brought me here! Two times was the charm. Ahhh - enjoying our morning Joe ☕️. Thank you thank you thank you!

Oct 25, 2017

The smack/burp suggestion works!!by: Shelly

I have a Keurig 360 purchased around 4 or 5 years ago and we've taken decent care of it. Today I was descaling it, and after the first cup to run through, suddenly it just stopped brewing. Got on with Keurig CS at the 800 number, walked thru the whole "poke the needle holes with a small paper clip" make sure all other parts of the unit were cleared of anything, plugged back in, tried again, and nothing! Was thinking I'd have to replace the whole thing then Googled "how long does Keurig last, anyone have theirs stop brewing"and found this post! IT WORKS! I held it over the sink and smacked the bottom and side like I was burping it, LOL, plugged back in and I was able to complete the whole descaling process. Now has clean filter, no particles, good as new!!

Oct 22, 2017

AMAZING!by: Anonymous

I've had my Keurig for 2 years, I've descaled as needed and have taken good care of it until all the sudden, I encountered similar problems other people in this blog are having. I thought it was crazy and absurd but IT WORKS!!!!! I give it 2 hard hits on the bottom and works like new. THANK YOU!

Sep 28, 2017

Old Brewerby: Julie coffee drinker

We have had our Keurig for over seven years. It recently acted up with not making a full cup or not brewing and I turned to the internet to find this blog. The slap techique has been posted to work on other sites too. Who knew ?! Hahaha. We use only filtered water and we descale regularly (1-2 xs a year) with vinegar. I use it daily. The 3 kids use it in fall/winter for hot chocolate and apple cider. We always flush hot water (run it with no pod) after the chocolate and cider. Thank you for the post and getting our Keurig through more uses.

Sep 25, 2017

Yep. It works. by: Diane R

After two "spank & burp" efforts to no avail I decided to spank & shake the heck out of my Keurig. I had nothing to lose because it was going to go in the trash can.

Worked like a charm. I'm so happy.

Sep 16, 2017

Seriously go try it, it works!!!by: Anonymous

Mine is a couple years old so I was about to throw it away and go buy a new one today! But it works!!!!

Sep 16, 2017

It worked on second tryby: Jim

K525C stopped completely with brewing interrupted message. Cleaned everything to no avail. Ordered new Keurig from Amazon. Then I Googled the question above and found this. First try, no good. Waited a bit and tried it again hitting a little harder and distributing the hits over the entire base of the brewer. It worked! Cancelled the order at Amazon.

Thank you.

Sep 07, 2017

Side smacks work,tooby: Anonymous

Just about ready to put Keurig in trash when I read this forum. I smacked the bottom several times...HARD...to no avail, but then started smacking both sides at same time and lo-and-behold on comes light. This is a three or four year old Keurig, so I wasn't expecting miracles, but it worked.

Sep 06, 2017

Old fashion fixby: Brent

2 year old keurig wouldn't dispense hot water so I turned it over and smacked it a few times "I had to repeat this" and the thing work.I too thought burping it was a joke but it worked.

Sep 02, 2017

PRAISE TO THE COFFEE GODS!by: Anonymous

My brewer was acting like my previous one, slow brewing and not filling the coffee cup. I have had my brewer replaced three times due to brewing issues. After descailing four times with very little improvement and about to give up, I google and see this article about "slap and burp". I figured I had nothing to lose, so unplugged it, gave it a few smacks, and it worked. I'm so happy I did a little coffee dance!

Aug 30, 2017

It Worked!by: Anonymous

I called Keurig customer service and they walked me through all kinds of BS. I was getting ready to throw my Keurig away when I found this post. I can't believe it worked! Thanks so much!!

Aug 30, 2017

Thanks anyway.by: Paige Turner

I spanked it. I said, "I believe! I believe!" but no magic. I've done it a few times and may try a few times more...

Jul 21, 2017

OMG...it works!by: Sandy

Like several others, I just assumed when it stopped working today after five years it was time to replace it. So I went shopping, couldn't decide; came home to research it And found this website. It brought back memories of kicking the old TVs to make them work! Nice to know that Old fashion methods can still fix 21st century technology. Thank you!!l

Jul 20, 2017

It worked!by: Anonymous

You just saved me $100 thank you SO much!

Jul 09, 2017

Spank that keurig!by: Anonymous

Sunday morning and my eight month old keurig stopped working! No caffeine! Went to service kinda sad. I sat it on the table refusing to say goodbye. I ate my dinner with it by my side! Still sad, I googled how long should a keyrig last. This site popped up and said Spank your keurig! I took it to the sink and spank it good. OMG! It worked! Thank you so much, gonna sleep well tonight!

Jun 17, 2017

Smack,smack it goodby: Jan - Upstate NY

Ok, so I was tasked to find a new Keurig today, as our 2 year old is acting up. I found this solution to fix all that ails our Keurig. Guess what, I smacked that Keurig, smacked it for new brewing Honey Bunny's coffee and making him cranky, smacked it for some angst I endured this week at work, and smacked it again because it just felt right. I put it back together, turned it back on to some growling and snarling, and guess what - you got it, a perfect 10 oz cup of hot water. I put in a pod, and less noise, much faster 10 oz of coffee for Honey Bunny. IT'S ALIVE!!! Thank you for saving me a trip out and another $100.

Jun 16, 2017

It worked! It worked!by: Anonymous

The slap and burp! It worked! It worked! Thanks for the tip!

May 29, 2017

Close - will try againby: Caffeine Deprived

Got home late last night from vacation, greeted with the demonic "Descale" light this morning.

Curse.

Struggle to get a cup (20+ minutes, drip drip drip)

Curse some more.

Descale (ProTip - remove the old pod first.)

Yet more cursing.

Drink tepid cup of coffee while enjoying the aroma of hot vinegar...

Run "test cup" to replace vinegar smell with coffee.

You guessed it, even more cursing.

Find this post, unplug, take to sink, invert, splash hot water all over.

(you know the pattern by now...)

Slap Keurig to release demonic possession (It has both of us at this point due to my lack of adequate caffeination.)

Plug everything in, run empty cycle - EUREKA!

Insert pod.

Curse some more.

I'll try again later, the dog is already cowering in the corner.

(I only hit it three times, obviously needs four or more - it's not *that* old and we only make about 2 cups a day, on average.)

May 28, 2017

It worked!!by: Anonymous

I had water coming out the back hose into the reservoir as well as the front spout, so only getting a half of a cup at a time. I tried blowing out the hoses, unscrewed all the screws and took the whole thing apart. Didn't help. This suggestion did the trick!! Amazing!!! I was going to throw it away, but just saved some cash :)

May 19, 2017

WOWW!by: DBarnes

Amazing! It worked. We've had ours for over 5 years. I thought it was time to buy a new one. I'm getting more coffee than my cup can handle.

May 07, 2017

Worked... but too late.by: Jeff

Wish I'd seen your article yesterday. I tried several other fixes: paperclips in the needle; cleaning out the brew basket; etc. I got tired of messing with it and bought a new one at Costco this morning. I tried your suggestion after setting up the new one... viola, it worked. Too lazy to return the new one, so I guess I'll have two working Keurigs now.

May 01, 2017

Amazingby: Ken

After talking to a CS person that really had no clue, I did the spank and burp method which was easy to do cause I was so pissed at this thing.... AND it worked! THANKS!!!!

Apr 25, 2017

Slap coffee maker keurig by: Anonymous

works,It works after I put it in the trash I took it back read this article and it works slap the coffee maker 4 times plug it and water stared coming out so glad I didn't throw it away.

Apr 25, 2017

Little things !by: Anonymous

Sitting here googling how long does keurig brewer last and so exhausted because i need coffee and it just STOPPED working, and I came across this after I tried it all and IT WORKED !!! Im so excited I guess its the little things in life !!God Bless !

Apr 18, 2017

Awesome! by: Jimmyk

It worked!!! Thank you so much!!!!

Apr 08, 2017

Genius!!!by: Anonymous

My wife was on her way to Costco and was going to have her buy a new unit when I saw this. Back in business! Thank you!

Mar 24, 2017

Well.... it workedby: George

Followed instructions and whacked the darn thing hard several time. Now my pessimism say how long will it keep working.

Mar 14, 2017

Hooray!by: Anonymous

Had to do it twice -- but I now have a hot cup of coffee during the cold snow storm! Thanks!!

Mar 09, 2017

It worked!!!by: Donna u

It worked!!!!!! I was skeptical but thought I would try it on my 2 year old Keurig. Thank you for saving me a hundred bucks!

Feb 25, 2017

This is Genius!!!by: Anonymous

I love the internet and especially sites like this. My Platinum just stopped pulling water through. Tried cleaning the needles,p and desalination but now luck. Was ready to order a new one and saw this -- figured I had nothing to lose. Tried it and the machine now works like new. Thank you!!!!

Feb 25, 2017

Workedby: Melonie

Got my Keurig in 2013.. had to burp it once in 2014.. passed technique into a few people..worked for everyone

Feb 22, 2017

8+ year old Keurig still workingby: Anonymous

I've had my Keurig for at over 8 years and have made at least 7,000 cups of coffee. I had to descale it once a few years ago. Best coffee maker I've ever owned.

Feb 19, 2017

Thumbs up!!!by: Anonymous

Wow! Almost went and bought a new one!

Feb 11, 2017

Awesome Advice!by: Anonymous

Thank you so much! I was ready to go out and get a new machine today!

Jan 30, 2017

It won't stay onby: Anonymous

Our Keurig at work shut down on it's own and will only stay on for about 5 seconds before turning itself off again. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this?

Thanksinseam

Jan 25, 2017

It workedby: Janet

My keyring is about two years old and would only brew half a cup. The spanking worked for me. Thank you!!!!

Jan 24, 2017

It worked!by: Anonymous

My Keurig is only 4 years old, so when it stopped working this morning I was quite frustrated. Tried the spank & burp & it worked great! Yay! Thank you!

Jan 18, 2017

burp and slapby: Tricia

it worked great!! Thank you very much Nick

Jan 13, 2017

It WORKS!!by: Julie

Can I just say I LOVE YOU?!! Since nothing is made to last anymore, and I've had my work Keurig for about 2 years I just assumed I'd have to go buy a new one. But I thought I'd search online first to see how long they typically last before going bad and what do I find? Your SOLUTION!! Worked like a charm the first time. I'm so elated I'm going out shopping and spending 100.00 on myself instead. THANKS!

Jan 10, 2017

Burp your machine!!!by: Susan N.

WE HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND THIS IS THE FIRST THING TO GET OUR LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD MACHINE BACK TO WORKING!!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Jan 07, 2017

IYAOYASby: Michael

The burp did the trick thanks for the tip!!!

Jan 07, 2017

So simple. Who'da thunk?!by: Grateful Coffee Drinker

Ah yes. Science. Perfect. My machine is the one with a "drain brewer" option so air being caught in the works somewhere seems to be the issue. I took off the reservoir, drained the brewer, turned it upside down & gave it a few good spanks. Worked like a charm. Thank you, thank you, thank you: we were adding up gift cards & cash-back certificates to replace it and now we won't have to do that. Wow.

Dec 15, 2016

It didn't work!by: Anonymous

The machine was only giving me half a cup and then when I tried to burp it, it looked like it was about to work, but now even less comes out of the keurig and now I feel sad. Very sad human being.

Dec 11, 2016

Will be thankful in the morning!by: Anonymous

Spanking worked!! Thank you thank you thank you!

Dec 04, 2016

Spank that Keurigby: Anonymous

Yes I spank my Keurig and I too do it twice but it's working. Thanks for the information

Nov 28, 2016

Not workingby: Anonymous

I started my keurig put pod in then selected cup size it said brew then water came out the bottom now won't work at all

Nov 13, 2016

It Works!!by: Anonymous

Your awesome! The water had stopped coming out so I burped it and had a cup of coffee in no time. Great tip thanks so much!

Nov 09, 2016

It works again!by: Anonymous

Stopped working suddenly so we cleaned the needle and tried holding the Keurig button down without any luck. Called Keurig and they didn't have any other solutions but offered 20% off on new machine (is cheaper on Amazon). Found the old slap the base trick and it came back to life!

Oct 10, 2016

spank & burpby: Don

Stopped working; during descaling spit out about an ounce and quit. Cleaned needles. Called Keurig and went through same - no luck. Offered 20% off on new machine. Found and tried the "Spank & Burp."

Worked Perfectly!!

Oct 02, 2016

works like a charmby: Anonymous

Keurig stopped working, tried this and now its works like a charm!

Sep 24, 2016

Perfect!!!!by: Ruth

My machine is 4 years old and thought it was toast. Had a new one ready to go but then saw this tip and it worked! Water's coming out even faster than before. Thanks!!

Sep 21, 2016

Office Keurig - Fixedby: Anonymous

I had thought our Keurig 400 was dead, but I gave this method a try and it brought it back to life, and i made sure to run it few times, and it's back to life. :D

The sad part is though, I bought a new Keurig and people have already used it.

Sep 19, 2016

Fabulous!by: Anonymous

Such a valuable tip. Many thanks. I had actually given up and had bought a new Keurig, but when I got home with it I looked up the question, " How long does a Keurig last?" and found your comment. Thank You. June

Sep 17, 2016

I did indeed workby: PJ

Just getting ready to go buy another. Thought I would try Google and there you were and with an answer and my Keurig is working again. thank you and thank Google.

Aug 26, 2016

Amazingby: Sharon

My machine is 5 years old, thought maybe the pump went or something. Tried this right before heading to the store to buy a new one- and it actually worked!!!! Thank you!

Aug 05, 2016

tried it, still didn't workby: Anonymous

tried turning it upside down and hitting it, still didn't work. I took out the k cup and it brewed fine, so it must be the k cup. I inserted a k cup, and closed the handled, then i opened it and turned the k cup in the slot and closed the lid again, then it worked. it seems that the fluid was not escaping through the little hole created, so i created another hole to let it breathe and allow the fluid to escape.

Jul 28, 2016

It freakin worked!!!by: Anonymous

I cannot believe it worked, but it seems to be working now after doing that!!! Running vinegar through it because descale code came up on display screen. Hopefully after doing that and then running a lot of water through it to clear vinegar, it will work like a charm again!!! :) Thanks!

When I called keurig maintenance customer service he didn't mention that little trick! Told me about cleaning out the puncture needles with paper clip but I had already done that from reading other blogs. Asked me dumb questions like was it plugged in and what kind of water was I using. Then said it was out of warranty and I could either ship it to them for repair which would be costly or purchase a new one at a discount from them for $97.00 plus shipping! Ahhhh... No!

So thanks again for the fix!

Jul 17, 2016

Wow!!!by: Anonymous

It worked!!! Thank you

Jun 18, 2016

I dont FREAKIN believe it! by: Anonymous

My Keurig was only brewing half or 1/3 cups when I put the k-kup in...but would fill a whole cup with water if I didn't put the k-kup in. Tried this amazing piece of advice..and BAM..coffee galore. Thank you for sharing. I have had mine for a few years and really didn't want to fork out the money for a brand new one:) So happy this answer popped up first when I did a google search for "how long do Keurigs last!"

Jun 12, 2016

Wow! it workedby: Doni

I cannot believe this worked! My son was laughing when I held it over the sink and slapped it a few times. Put it back together and it brewed perfectly.

May 22, 2016

Don't know why, but it worksby: Anonymous

Was gone for the weekend and my brother was watching cats, told me my Kuerig was dead. Tried cleaning by running water and vinegar through it but it wouldn't make a full cup. When u came home I looked up this article and tried it before buying a new Kuerig. I'm writing this while enjoying a full and delicious cup of coffee. All is right again in the world.

May 22, 2016

Worksby: MB

You dont know how I cussed this POS.It quit working. I descaled it. Worked without coffe pod but woyld quit when put pod in. Descaled more. Cleaned needles, still same. Finally wouldnt pump at all really. Nothing worked.

Tried to didsasemble it, nothing to lose, couldnt get it apart.was upside down for dissassembly.

Putback together, same. Smacked it while trying to operate, a little might trickle out but still didnt woek.

Was going to throw it away , then read this. Turned upside down, lots of gurgling sounds. smacked bottom a few times, it works.

May 18, 2016

Really works!by: Tina

Oh my gosh. I have returned 4 coffee makers over the years due to this problem. Just tried this fix on my current one and it worked!!! I can't believe it. I called my brother in law to tell him because he is having the same issue. Thank you so much!!!

May 11, 2016

Spank it!by: Mandee

Thank you for this fix Nick!! Our machine just stopped working when we plugged it in this morning. Turned it over, spanked it hard twice and we're back in business. Happy caffeinated day!

May 04, 2016

keurig stops workingby: caroleabh

Well, before reading the above I tried slapping it on the top a couple of time and that seemed to work. Now I know why. Hit it any where to release the air bubble.

Apr 18, 2016

It workedby: Anonymous

Thank you thank you. Iit has worked for us.

Mar 13, 2016

No Coffeeby: Kathy

I have mine for over a year now and for the last month or so it has not been working right at all. Could say it works when it wants to not when i want it too...The burp did not work for me so i am now with out coffee on my Sunday Morning :(

Mar 05, 2016

Easy Fixby: Bill

Keurig quit working. Turned it upside down and smacked the bottom firmly several time. Plugged it back in and it works like a charm.